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It's April already, and things are slowly getting back to nearly normal. Shops will be opening soon along with Gyms and Pubs and Restaurants. Your Local small Businesses have taken a hit financially over the last 12 months so once they re open, please please try to use them. For a lot of Businesses, April and May could be make or break so please shop locally and get yourself down your local pub for a well earned drink. We hope that all the little ones have a fantastic Easter, they've also been through a lot and I'm sure they've earned some Chocolate. I'm sure you're all looking forward to them meeting up with their friends for a catch up. This month we have a new puzzle for anyone who loves a challenge. Reminds me very much of a popular Phone App Puzzle Game. The Masyu are going to become a regular feature so get practising before they get too difficult.
March's Quiz Winner was John Peters from Limburg Road in Canvey who won a Winnie the Pooh DVD. Well done to all those who got the correct answer.Congratulations! In the kids quiz this month your little one has the chance to win a Hey Duggee DVD Boxset. Don’t forget you have to be in it to win it!
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Hoe! Hoe! Hoe!
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